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Newspaper
Greencastle Star
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1879
Page
2
In Boston on Wednesday the Massachusetts Democratic Party nominated Ben Butler for governor. The column also notes ongoing yellow fever outbreaks in Memphis with rising deaths and new cases, and reports on funding concerns for the Howards and Stockwell’s quarterly office review.
The article describes a beautiful wedding where the bride wore light blue silk and looked radiant. Ushers George Peck Frank Rounds William Healy and Adolph Eiswald conducted themselves with care and gallantry. The couple departed on the 3 o'clock train for a lengthy tour through the North with best wishes from all.
Prof. T J Bassett and wife marked their wooden wedding anniversary with a large social gathering Saturday night. Guests praised the couple and extended wishes for future celebrations while many gifts were given, including chairs, lamp stands, a toilet case, and various household items from friends and neighbors.
A dairyman explains the key to uniform butter color for best market price. He notes Wells, Richardson & Co.'s Perfected Butter Color from Burlington Vermont as the ideal product to maintain the golden hue. Druggists carry it or request descriptive circular.
Indiana report details Ben Davis of Lafayette forging a $28 note to pay and destroy, a vindictive foe bought the paper and presented it to a Grand Jury. Davis killed himself upon exposure to the case. Also noted, 17 year old Willie Schitter of Jasten died after being struck by a ball during a game with the Patokas. he died at 7 this morning and will be buried in Catholic Cemeter...
Nicholas Buechler 37 was found dead near Klin gel’s mill five miles east of Jasper. He had epilepsy and may have drowned after a fit in a stream. his clothing identified him, and the coroner’s inquest was held. He was buried in Jasper’s Catholic cemetery. Bloomington jury returns not guilty verdict in Dr Gwin murder case. Brownstown cites Reason Lane arrest in 1864 Jackson county murder and robbery. Lane remanded after evidence. BarnpringE Catholic Church dedication. Bishop Chatard presides. locals attend with Greencastle, Crawfordsville delegations. Jonathan Haskall a temperance speaker provokes a mob in Monroeville, Indiana.
An early 20th century ad promotes Kidney-Wort as a remedy for constipation and as a cure for kidney and liver diseases. The text claims habitual constipation causes health issues and asserts thousands are cured monthly.
Miss Nannie Fitzcharles visits Indianapolis while Secretary Pitchlynn of the Blue Ribbon Union resigns then recalls the move. Rev. Stanley delivers a strong address. Bainbridge excursion draws 300 to 400 people with AOH uniforms and band. I and St. I rail wreck near Reno causes minor injuries. Depots, telegraphy, and local chatter fill the rest with humor about quinine and a turkey show. D Bull's Baby Syrup advertises relief for babies.
Frank Hays travels to Cincinnati to buy goods. Mrs Meek returns to New Albany. A few diphtheria cases appear among school children. A new smoke stack rises at Callender Dunn flour mill. Charley McCoy asks who stole a coat. Will Wolfram returns from Louisville expo. Three boys beat way to Bainbridge. return trip fails. South End could supply gas to city. Schools show large attendance. Ed Harris called ladies man. Dr Earp preaches at Locust Street Church. Bethel Chapel plans concert on the 28th. The Star to publish South End news. $125 paid to Jan 1 1881. Welch home completed. Jefferson Clark and wife visit Richmond. Mrs George Carpenter visits New Albany. Mrs Lon Hays convalescent. Miss Bell Browning and Miss Kate Langsdale travel to Indianapolis soon. Henry Bridges touts largest cabbage in city. Andy Jackson to Clay County next week.
Fine weather this week brings a large crowd to church services. Local news covers visits, injuries, farming, church speakers, fairs, shipments, store plans, and upcoming festivals. Notable items include Robie Black losing a foot, a free festival at Good Templars' Hall, and several moves and visits among residents.
The advertisement asserts that fair skin rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes cannot be achieved while in poor health and claims Hop Bitters will provide health strength buoyant spirits and beauty as proof of trial.
A string of small notices notes wet weather hampering the Sab bath-school picnic on the 4th, local travel to Kansas and Pittsburgh by residents, plus reports of fair attendance at the Lebanon and Danville reunions. Other items mention injuries from a buggy mishap, visits by dignitaries, school staffing in Floyd township, and local civic notes.
Market updates show steady demand with strong activity in stock receipts at Indianapolis. Prices for cattle and sheep range from prime shipping steers at 3 75 to 4 e and sheep 3 75 to 4 00 for good weights, with assorted light stock and bulls noted. A local oddity recounts a cow delivering two calves within a week, the second calf appearing healthy amid sibling jealousy.
Farmers sow wheat despite blown corn losses. Prof. Lemon runs a sixty enrollment school. Geo. W. Corwin buys large wheat lots in two months. A. H. Pickel hauls logs for mill and cuts bridge timber for the railroad. Maggie Young visits Boone County. Fosher party from Winterset visits J. B. Fosher. Fincastle article endorsed by all. Sunday School Convention at Fincastle a grand success. Tea robber incident at Chapel Fair. James Taylor considers moving to Ladoga. W. F. Lemon elected Sunday School superintendent. Taxe Star brings local news.
A letter from 3.E. D. to R. L. B. defends the Russellville fair, praising attendees and the overall conduct while acknowledging occasional wrongdoings in large public gatherings and noting the difficulty of officials to oversee every misstep.
The writer rebukes A. L. B. for denouncing dancing along with gambling and prostitution at the fair. He mocks the preacher’s zeal and suggests his efforts would only draw more attention to the event and its purported sins. J. E. D.
The Brick Chapel Fair lists prizes across crops and produce with winners such as W. Allen Geo H Cooper N F Wood and Saml Baird. Awards cover wheat corn vegetables squashes and melons plus farm tools and domestic goods. The event highlights include Premiums for best corn varieties and assorted vegetables with multiple top places awarded.
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